Photo Tour of the Dominican Republic
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Welcome to the Dominican Republic
Please feel free to kick off your shoes and feel the sand under your feet.
The Taio Indians used to call the Island Quisqueya or "the mother of all lands".
Christopher Columbus "discovered" this land on his first voyage in 1492 and it was here that the first European settlement in the Americas was established.
With mountain ranges and regular rainfall, the country is well-watered and rich for agriculture.
The beautiful beaches, tropical setting and moderate temperatures attract tourists from all over the world.
A stable political environment is attracting a lot of foreign investment which is making the Dominican Republic one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America.
Over the last 30 years many people in the Dominican Republic have migrated from poor farms to cities or tourist spots, seeking employment in services, manufacturing and industry.
Most of the people are only able to find work at minimal wages. The average income is only about $600 US per year. Many must try and survive on less.
One of the largest export crops of the Dominican Republic is sugar cane. It is processed and used for sugar as well as making rum.
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